Legislation

Proposes a change to city law: Approve amended Surveillance Technology Policies for the Department of Public Works’ use of unmanned aerial vehicles (“Drones”), and the Department of Public Works’ use of an illegal dumping camera system with automatic license plate reader technology and cameras.

Ordinance approving amended Surveillance Technology Policies for the Department of Public Works’ use of unmanned aerial vehicles (“Drones”), and the Department of Public Works’ use of an illegal dumping camera system with automatic license plate reader technology and cameras; and making required findings in support of said approvals.

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's zoning/building rules to exempt Post-Secondary Educational Institutions located in a C-3 (Downtown Commercial) District or the Art and Design Educational Special Use District from the requirements for Institutional Master Plans.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to exempt Post-Secondary Educational Institutions located in a C-3 (Downtown Commercial) District or the Art and Design Educational Special Use District from the requirements for Institutional Master Plans; require Post-Secondary Educational Institutions located elsewhere to file Institutional Master Plans with a development application; require updates to such plans only when the institution will increase by 10,000 square feet or by 25% of its total square footage (whichever is less); exclude student housing from the definition of Post-Secondary Educational Institution; and remove the three-month hold on hearing Conditional Use applications after an Institutional Master Plan has been accepted; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

A formal position or approval by the Board: Imposing interim zoning controls for 18 months to require a Conditional Use authorization for the establishment of new Convenience Store uses in the Tenderloin and South of Market Public Safety Zone, as both terms are herein defined.

Resolution imposing interim zoning controls for 18 months to require a Conditional Use authorization for the establishment of new Convenience Store uses in the Tenderloin and South of Market Public Safety Zone, as both terms are herein defined; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

A formal position or approval by the Board: Supporting California State Assembly Bill No. In short: a symbolic stance, not a binding law.

Resolution supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 1837, introduced by Assembly Member Mark González, which will authorize the use of video imaging to enforce parking and stopping violations in transit-only lanes and bikeways indefinitely.

This ordinance establishes a policy for the use of electronic location tracking devices by the police in San Francisco, outlining guidelines and requirements for their deployment. It aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of surveillance technology.

Ordinance approving the Police Surveillance Technology Policy for electronic location tracking devices and making required findings.

The ordinance repeals the current San Francisco Fire Code and replaces it with a new code based on the 2025 California Fire Code and parts of the 2024 International Fire Code, along with local amendments, effective January 1, 2026. It also establishes fees for permits and inspections and requires local findings to be submitted to state authorities.

Ordinance repealing the existing San Francisco Fire Code in its entirety and enacting a new San Francisco Fire Code consisting of the 2025 California Fire Code and portions of the 2024 International Fire Code, together with amendments specific to San Francisco, including provisions for fees for permits, inspections, and various City services, with an operative date of January 1, 2026; adopting findings of local conditions pursuant to California Health and Safety Code, Section 17958.7; directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward San Francisco's amendments to the California Building Standards Commission and State Fire Marshal; and making environmental findings.

This resolution approves an increase of $2,850,000 to a contract for project management support services at San Francisco International Airport, raising the total contract amount to $12,500,000. It also extends the contract term by 187 days, now running until December 31, 2026.

Resolution approving Modification No. 5 to Airport Contract No. 11365.41, Project Management Support Services for the San Francisco International Airport, International Terminal Building Phase 2 Project, with AGS, Inc., to increase the Contract amount by $2,850,000 for a total not to exceed the amount of $12,500,000 and extend the Contract term for services by 187 days from June 27, 2026, for a total term of June 16, 2020, through December 31, 2026, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b).

This resolution seeks to give local communities in California the authority to decide through a vote whether autonomous vehicles can operate in their areas. It is currently awaiting action from a committee.

Resolution urging the California State Legislature and the Governor of California to allow local communities the right to vote on whether autonomous vehicles can operate in their counties.